A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Bourke on 21 January 1887 because of the resignation of both the sitting members, Russell Barton,[1][2] and William Sawers.
[3] The writ however was not returned as Parliament was dissolved on 26 January 1887.
[4] Both the sitting members, Russell Barton and William Sawers, resigned.
The writ was not returned as the Parliament was dissolved on 26 January.
Waddell still headed the poll however Wilson was able to gather enough votes to take the second seat over Willis.